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How widows are disinherited in fight for property with in-laws

Former Gender CS Aisha Jumwa calls for law to safeguard the rights and welfare of widows across the country. [File, Standard]

Constance Nyevu, 37, feels betrayed by her in-laws, who humiliated and abused her after her husband’s burial.

The mother of five who hails from Chasimba in Chonyi, Kilifi South, said her in-laws turned against her despite pledging to support her during the funeral.  

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